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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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New parents need help with mental health
Depression and anxiety are common problems in new and expectant parents, says charity
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scot with CP wins design award with a spoon that doesn’t spill
Grant Douglas teamed up with a local designer to create a spoon that could revolutionise mealtimes for people with shaky hands
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Half of Scots fear loved one will die of a heart attack
Just under half have already already lost someone or know someone affected by heart disease says BHF Scotland poll
NEWS 20 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Older people becoming problem drinkers
​Older people are the forgotten minority when it comes to problem drinking, a new report reveals
NEWS 19 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Tributes paid to former charity chief
Former Enable chief led the way for learning disabled in Scotland
NEWS 19 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Walking is the key to happiness says charity
Walking charity Living Streets Scotland is urging everyone to go for a lunchtime walk to beat Blue Monday
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Tackle inequalities to cut smoking rates
​Charity reveals smoking rates are four times higher in the poorest communities than in the richest
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Blue Monday: 5 steps to a happier you!
To help you try and combat your Blue Monday (or any other day) TFN has asked SAMH for five tips to happiness
LIST 15 January 2016 Guest post
 
Charity gifted stake in Premiership football club
The Highland Hospice now owns 19% of Scotttish Cup champions Inverness Caledonian Thistle
NEWS 15 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Poll: Is 10K race where competitors drink wine instead of water irresponsible?
POLL 14 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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